Saturday, March 19, 2016

The Advantages Of Professional Led Moving Head Stage Lights

By Betty Martin


Music venues, bars and clubs will frequently have stage or disco lights to enhance the atmosphere for concerts and live performances. Using standard equipment such as spotlights, can lights or beamed box lights will give a basic show and range of effects. A more professional and spectacular display can be achieved with professional led moving head stage lights.

These lights come in various sizes and there are many options to choose from when selecting the right ones for your particular venue. They can either be mounted on ceilings or specialist lighting rigs or just left free standing on a dance floor or stage. The units can either be simply sound activated or with some extra equipment they can be programmed or controlled manually.

Moving heads are extremely versatile due to the way they are designed to rotate and spin in any direction. Many colors can be obtained from a single unit by fitting different led bulbs but better effects are obtained by using multiple light units. Extra features may be utilized when connecting them to a DMX control box and programming different sequences.

If the lights are to be operated using just sound activation they will turn and swivel in conjunction with the music or beat. Direction will be random and not controlled and may also alter depending on the volume levels within the room. When they are connected to a control unit they can simply be programmed to operate to a sequence chosen by the programmer.

Manual operation can also be achieved by using a DMX box and this is particularly beneficial when focusing on an artiste who moves around whilst performing. Single spotlight type effects may be aimed at different areas of the stage. Different kinds of shapes and colors can also be input and then will be emitted from the units.

For better effects these moving head units can be connected to a DMX box enabling different combinations of movements and patterns to be programmed. Pictures and shaped objects can also be projected on to various areas of the room and this creates some interesting effects. The amount of led lights in the unit and channels used to program the light will determine the complexity of the effects that may be obtained.

To install a full programmable, complex system, you will need to purchase cabling and connectors to ensure everything that needs to "talk to each other" can do so. The best person to do this work is a qualified electrical engineer who can also make sure the wiring is safe and not a hazard to the public, operator or performers. High quality connectors and cable can be expensive, but always buy the best you can afford.

Regular maintenance is extremely important with any kind of professional lighting that is subject to heavy usage. Routine cleaning of lenses and replacement of led bulbs will ensure that the units will last longer and operate more efficiently. The electric motors that control the motion of the units should also be checked at regular intervals, cleaned and kept in good order.




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